Yoga Anatomy Articles
The yoga anatomy articles are organized into categories such as, Injuries, Postures, Your Questions, Yoga, Anatomy, Yoga Anatomy Research Project, and even Yoga Adjustments.
They are also broken down more specifically by muscles, bandhas, breathing, sit bone pain, shoulders, psoas, and knee pain.
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Adjusting Marichyasana C
Yoga Adjustments | Yoga Postures
David discusses the key ideas for how to effectively adjust marichyasana C. Learn which adjustments…
shoulders | technique | twist
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What Is That Burning Sensation In The Lower Back After Forward Bends?
Your Questions
David explains why over-stretching connective tissue along the spine might contribute to feeling a burning…
back pain | forward bend
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Should The Sit Bones Be Down In Marichyasana?
Yoga Postures
David questions why we want to put the sit bones down in marichyasana A, B,…
hip | knee | knee pain | technique
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Can Yoga Practice Reduce Neck Pain?
Yoga Research
David summarizes recent research that suggests that yoga practice may reduce chronic, non-specific neck pain…
neck | pain
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What Are We Doing In Garbha Pindasana And Kukkutasana?
Yoga Postures
David describes the anatomy of what is happening in garbha pindasana and kukkutasana and explores…
ashtanga yoga | lotus | primary series | technique
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Why Can’t I Stand Up Straight After Forward Bending?
Your Questions
David explains why a tight psoas muscle might contribute to feeling like you can’t stand…
forward bend
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Should You Walk The Feet In For Downward Dog?
Yoga Postures
David discusses why the interrelationship between postures, intention, and body proportions all affect whether to…
down dog | hip | technique
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Does Yoga Practice Increase Equanimity?
Yoga Research
David summarizes recent research that suggests that yoga practice can increase equanimity. Frequency of practice…
breath
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Adjusting Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana
Yoga Adjustments
David discusses the key ideas for effectively adjusting utthita hasta padangusthasana. Learn which adjustments might…
forward bend | hamstring | hip
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What Is Causing Low Back Pain In Forward Bending?
Yoga Injuries | Your Questions
David explains why over-stretching the muscles of the low back in forward bending can contribute…
back pain | forward bend
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Should We Be Trying To Stack The Hips In Triangle Pose?
Anatomy | Lower Limb | Yoga Postures
David explains why the anatomy of the hips affects our intention to stack the hips…
hip | technique
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What’s Happening In Kurmasana and Supta Kurmasana?
Yoga Postures
David breaks down the anatomy of kurmasana and supta kurmasana and explores techniques for evolving…
ashtanga yoga | hamstring | hip | primary series | supta kurmasana | technique
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Can Yoga Practice Reduce Obesity And Metabolic Syndrome?
Yoga Research
David summarizes recent research that suggests yoga practice can positively impact obesity and markers of…
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How Can I Work Backbends With Scoliosis?
Your Questions
David answers a question about how to work backbends with scoliosis. He shares some tips…
back pain | backbend | scoliosis
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Should The Heels Be Lined Up In Revolved Triangle And Warrior Pose?
Anatomy | Lower Limb | Yoga Postures
David explains why having the heels lined up in revolved triangle and similar poses is…
foot | hip | technique
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What Are We Doing In Bhujapidasana?
Yoga Postures
David describes the anatomy of what is happening in bhujapidasana and explores techniques for evolving…
ashtanga yoga | forward bend | primary series | technique
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How Does Yoga Work?
Yoga Research
Researchers propose a model which suggests that yoga and other contemplative practices work by using…
breath
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Should I Do Full Expression Of A Pose On One Side If I Can’t Do It On The Other Side?
Your Questions
David explains why you should do both sides of a posture even if one side…
ashtanga yoga | hip | primary series
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Should The Knee Go In Front Of The Ankle In Yoga?
Anatomy | Lower Limb | Yoga
David explains when it’s okay for us to place the knee in front of the…
ankle | knee | knee pain | quadriceps | technique
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The Pubococcygeal Muscle (PC Muscle)
Anatomy | Torso
This month David highlights the pubococcygeal muscles or PC muscles. Learn where these pelvic floor…
bandha | mula | muscle
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Why Is Navasana (Boat Pose) So Hard?
Yoga Postures
In this article, David explores the anatomy of navasana. Understand the intentions for this posture…
ashtanga yoga | primary series | technique
